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Beef Recipes and Cooking Resources

There are many delicious cuts of beef available. Find out how to cook beef from the mundane ground beef to the ultimate filet mignon with many recipes to try.

Gingered Pepper Steak Recipe

This easy version of pepper steak cooks up fast. The simple marinade is flavored with ginger and soy sauce. The marinated beef is then stir-fried with sweet bell peppers.

What is a 7-bone roast?

What is a 7-bone roast? Learn how to identify and cook a beef 7-bone roast.

Oxtail Cooking Tips - How to cook oxtails

Oxtails require long and slow braising to release their fabulous rich flavor. Get cooking tips for oxtaials.

Filet Mignon and Beef Tenderloin Cooking Tips

Filet mignon requires careful cooking or you will ruin it. Get cooking tips for filet mignon and beef tenderloin.

How to Save Money on Filet Mignon

Porterhouse steaks contain filet mignon. Learn how to save money when buying filet mignon beef tenderloin steaks.

Meatloaf Tips and Cooking Hints

Ground chuck is the best beef product to use in meatloaf. On the other hand, not all meatloaves are made with beef. Get tips and hints on making the best meatloaf.

Mom's Meatloaf Recipe - Reducing the Fat

Meatloaf is a favorite comfort food. Learn how to reduce the fat content in your meatloaf recipe.

Ground Beef Cooking Tips

Cooking frozen ground beef before thawing is not recommended. Get more hamburger cooking tips.

How to Grind Your Own Ground Beef

The easiest way to control what fat and fillers go into your ground beef is to grind your own. Find out how.

Ground Beef Color and Safe Handling

Is grayish-purple ground beef spoiled or old? Learn safe handling and cooking methods for hamburger.

Ground Beef Labels

Check the labels carefully to find the fat content of ground beef, hamburger, and mince.

How to Make Hot Dog Octopus - Step by Step Recipe

Learn how to make a hot dog octopus to delight your kids. Step by step recipe instructions with photos show how to cut weiners or frankfurters into octopus shapes.

Beef Brisket Cooking Tips

Get cooking tips to make the best beef brisket.

What is corned beef brisket?

What is corned beef brisket? Learn about the curing process for making corned beef.

What is brisket? Beef Brisket Cuts

What is beef brisket? Learn about beef brisket and what cut has more flavor.

A to Z Food

Recipes and food organized by keyword makes it easy to find information in specific foods.

Brisket Recipes and Cooking Information

With a little time and slow braising, you can turn a tough brisket into tender roast. Learn how to cook brisket and try a variety of upscale and traditional brisket recipes.

Corned Beef Recipes and Cooking Information

Corned beef is cured in a salty brine. Find out how to slowly braise it to tenderness and go beyond corned beef and cabbage with new and different recipes.

Filet Mignon Recipes and Cooking Information

This beef cut can be quite expensive when dining out, but much more reasonable to make at home. Find out how to get the best price and how to prepare it.

Ground Beef Recipes and Cooking Information

Ground beef has long been considered a meat-stretcher, easier on the wallet than full beef cuts. Perhaps for this reason, there are a lot of inventive ways to use ground beef. However, you may be wasting money on lean and extra-lean mixtures.

Jerky Recipes and Cooking Information

Don't spend money on commercial jerky full of preservatives. Jerky is easy to make at home and you can control what goes into it. You'll find recipes for beef, venison, and even tofu jerky.

Marinade Recipes and Cooking Information

Marinades can tenderize as well as enhance the flavors of foods. Learn the science behind the tenderizing and take advantage of hundreds of recipes.

Meatloaf Recipes and Cooking Information

Tips and hints on making the perfect meatloaf, from gourmet to meatless to like Mom used to make. Many different recipes.

Oxtails Recipes and Cooking Information

Oxtails are enjoying a revival in top restaurants. Discover new ways of cooking this comfort food at home from basic soups and stews to ethnic variations.

Shish Kebabs Recipe and Cooking Information

Beef kebabs are easy to put together, taste great, and make a great impression on the table. Kebabs are versatile enough to serve to guests or family while pleasing vegetarians to meat-lovers.

Tenderloin Recipes and Cooking Information

Beef tenderloin is a treat that deserves special attention in the kitchen to avoid ruining it. Learn how to cook beef tenderloin and try one of the many recipes.

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